Just a little something to get you hyped for the future. BTW, I scratch as good as Aziz does. Still better than anyone who plays DJ Hero.
The homie DJ Platurn sent over his really eclectic and impressive Journey Into Sound mix from the CD of the same name. Here’s the official press info:
MIXERFRIENDLY PRESENTS:
DJ PLATURN | JOURNEY INTO SOUND
This CD showcases what you can expect from a DJ Platurn live show:
A wide variety of hip-hop, funk, reggae, breaks, old-school cuts, and blend routines all expertly mixed like a real DJ should, and topped off with just the right scratches to complement the music. It’s a throwback to the wide array of skills that used to be expected of DJs, and it’s a display of deep crates, serious music knowledge, and real skills. Like all great mixtapes from the past, this one is timeless.
When I asked Platurn for what’s really on the mix, here’s how he keeps it real:
“Coldcut’s Paid In Full samples, DJ Nu-Mark, The Godfather of Soul, Platurn Blends, Kraftwerk, New York in the early 80’s, familiar reggae vocals, Slick Rick & BDP, Nina Simone, Relaxation a la Electric, the greatest Rap Group of all time, songs with no words in ‘em and a DJ’s musical ego on full blast. Plus a few other tidbits in between. Enjoy!”
DJ Platurn – Journey Into Sound (Mix CD)
Major, Major props to Ivan & Co. at HHIR. They just posted 3 volumes of Wu-Tang Freestyles. Some I had, others are rare gems. You’ve got Meth, Ghost, Rae, RZA, GZA, ODB but some Gravediggaz and Wu affiliates as well. This may take up my whole weekend to listen to it all. Agan, take a moment to visit HHIR and then download to your HD explodes (IT pause). Tracklistings after the jump!
Wu-Tang Clan – Freestyle Tapes Vol. 1
Wu-Tang Clan – Freestyle Tapes Vol. 2
Wu-Tang Clan – Freestyle Tapes Vol. 3
Props to the homies at Blind I for this little gem! (Speaking of gems, when we gonna see the Keys N Krates interview footage?) A simple question was asked – “What if Dilla produced the Blueprint?” Well, DJ Jimmy Green took the time to answer the question and although it isn’t a masterpiece, it is an album filled with soul, sample recognitions, and revived inspiration. Definitely take a listen and stop talking about Kanye & Lil Mama for a moment.
DJ Jimmy Green – What if Dilla Produced the Blueprint?
Mister Cee made this mix yeeeeaaaars ago but it still bangs. Mister Cee is not the best mixer but has some of the best song selections and exclusives. Something to bump to keep you focused on dope lyrics and great beat selection. Smarten up, Nas. Props to DU for the links and image. Track listing after the jump.
Mister Cee – Best of Jay-Z (Disc 1)
Mister Cee – Best of Jay-Z (Disc 2)
If you were reading twitter updates last night, you knew 3 things: 1) Everyone was celebrating then hating Diddy for getting a 1,000,000 followers 2) No one showed up to a great Jam Session with the Roots 3) because all the hip-hop nerds were at Drake’s S.O.B. show. Dudes were particularly surprised that some many girls were there – I guess, they only know the hype and haven’t heard the actual mixtapes. Anyways, I heard the performance was good but not great. But Rosenberg was able to steal a few minutes to interview the man of the hour. Then his hip-hop revenge came out when he spotted Kanye and Part 2 of the Sonning of Peter began. On a sidenote, I think $port said it best that Drake is Hip-Hop’s Obama right now. Everyone loves him, if you don’t – you’re a hater. He symbolizes a likable good attitude but still has a lot to prove. We’ll see.
Flying under the radar due to the hype of the NBA playoffs, Cassie vs. Rhianna, “Motherlover”, and the Relaspe leak; De La Soul has been making moves and noise with the signature quality music. They just got back from Australia where my favorite mixtape DJ, J. Period, was opening for them. Then they released last week the stellar mix for Nike, which the homie, Dukes, took the time to chop up the mp3 for 2 new songs.
After the jump are some vlogs of J. Period’s trip to Australia and De La discussing the Best of Q-Tip mixtape.
*** UPDATE: I haven’t visited Cold Rock Da Spot in awhile but I am glad I did today because they dropped a great post on De La’s rare songs and remixes then proceeded to give them to you, the hip-hop loving public. Now stop reading and go check it out!
Raekwon and AZ go at it about how monotonous rhymes are today. Its off a mixtape so not the best quality but this is definitely a slept on song. Can’t wait till we get a CDQ version.
*** Update #1: Here is the NO DJ/ CDQ version. Thanks to Riq Da Ruler and Eskay for the link.
Raekwon – Whips & kicks (feat. AZ) (NO DJ/ CDQ)
***Update #2: The mixtape from this is avail now via TSS. Tracklisting after the jump.
Raekwon & DJ Absolut – Blood On Chef’s Apron Mixtape
What would’ve been like to grow up in NYC during the 90’s? When Hot97 was playing Black Moon and Reasonable Doubt album cuts. Gone are the days, now its Jim Jones and Webstar. Here is a classic mixtape from Mr. Cee. Just some quality old music to get inspired and/or reminisce too. Mister Cee isn’t the best mixer/blender on a mixtape but you gotta give him song selection. Spotted at TOHH. Tracklisting after the jump.
Mister Cee – Hip-Hop According to… (‘96 Mixtape)
Raekwon and AZ go at it about how monotonous rhymes are today. Its off a mixtape so not the best quality but this is definitely a slept on song. Can’t wait till we get a CDQ version.
Raekwon – Whips & kicks (feat. AZ)